A good impression on a first date

Tock389 | 11:03 Tue 19th Jul 2005 | Body & Soul

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Am meeting a girl for a drink this week. Don't want to seem over the top, but want to make a good impression. Does anyone have any suggestions? Just want to make a lasting impression. Obviously looking good is part of it, but what do girls think is important on a date? Let's hear it, ladies.

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lee_lee

just be yourself, make her laugh, dont lie to make yourself look good because the truth will come out eventually. Good luck

MargeB

Openness and confidence quite important, but spend most of your time listening to her, not talking about yourself, and you're in there.

Also, hand over your credit card, it'll save time in the long run :-)

penona

Well can't speak for all girls...but like "Hitch" said in the film, she already said yes so she must like you. Your job is to not to screw up! Basic rules, personal hygiene is not an option, don't overdo it with the cologne. Don't wear a new outfit, cos that will only make you self conscious, something that you feel comfy in (not track suits etc)

At the date, lots of conversation, lots of laughs (not too many, don't want the whole joke, joke, joke scenario) Where are you guys going? Or is it still undecided.....there is no magic formula in a winning date, what works for one girl, may not for another. To be honest, just go with the flow, and have fun. If it works out, thats great. If not, there are plenty of other girls who would like you "just the way you are!"

PS. Girls appreciate the little gestures more. Like making sure you ask her what she fancies eating, opening doors for her, dropping her a polite and not OTT text when you are heading home saying you had fun etc.

chazza

Listen to her, ask her lots about herself (but dont seem nosy!), instead of talking about yourself.

Open doors for her etc

MargeB

Also, don't list the Star Trek episodes in chronological order, girls don't like it and you may not see them again.

lee_lee

And dont agree with something that she has said she likes if you dont like it

Emily Ball

Be nice to be near, i.e.fresh breath, clean body and fingernails, no overpowering smell of aftershave, clean hair, don't monopolise the conversation and don't introduce any topics of a sexual nature (you don't want to appear predatory) flattery is allowed but not to the point where she is squirming with embarrassment .Outfit appropriate to the venue (shoes not trainers however). Don't allow your attention or eyes to wander to any pretty females in the vicinity. Escort her back home but don't expect or ask to be invited in for a 'night-cap' and a kiss goodnight is fine but not a tongue-down -the throat job, certainly not on a first date . Behave as a gentleman in other words. Most women, even in this day and age , enjoy being treated as a lady and will respect you for it.

georgit79

taking me to the cinema and snogging me senseless half way through always worked for me....it would still work now, at the ripe old age of 25, in fact!

MargeB

georgit, have you seen 'Madagascar'?

Greenbhoy

It's not worth it, spend the money on going to the pub with the lads.

The date works, you build a relationship, get married, have kids, get divorced, spend the rest of your life with half your money and going to McDonalds every second weekend.

kazzee69

Listen, pay attention to what she says and then you will be able to answer her properly and she will feel like she is the centre of attention. For some really good tips watch 'Hitch' with Will Smith. Its so funny and everything he says is true.

Cockney_si

Firsttly make sure she doesn't already have a boyfriend. My last gal did this with a bloke from work and now they are dating leaving me to pick up the pieces.

Be yourself, be able to critisise your bad points by laughing at them but don't over do it.

Shave and wash and brush teeth and all that.

Use a subtle aftershave, smile and think about what you are are going to talk about before you say it.

Don't start sentences with "My ex" or "My last girlfriend".

Good luck!!!

ICEMANSAV

Hi Georgit where have you beeen??

MargeB

Maybe a good impression would be "Frank Spencer". Just do it once or twice, not right through the date.

georgit79

hey ICEMAN, i've been around, not using answerbank though as I've been too busy. Thought I'd give it a try again...nice that people remember me!

and no, I haven't seen Madagascar...is that an offer?

MargeB

<blushes>. Friday at 8?

georgit79